My computer has an annoying tendency to DIE.

[The-Proud-Nerd]

I have a Compaq Presario F765EA, and every now and then it just cuts out; no warning, if there's audio playing it jams, I'm met with a 3-second blank screen and then the whole thing just dies. What is causing this? As far as I know, there is no program that is always open at the cutouts; I'm confident it's a Windows problem, but I'm not sure. Can anyone help me?

[Julius_Arcipe]

Hi,

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What is causing this?

...It might be virus that will going to corrupt some of your files

...It might motherboard that is grounded.

and so many more other reasons.

Hope you keep us in touch with issue. Coz we will all help you the best of we can do.

Regards,

Julius Arcipe

[JRaymond]

Hi buddy

I suggest test your hard drive first. Remember send more information about the problem.

Check if your hardware is ok, then go to your operating system.

Please do the following:

Plug the AC adapter into the notebook.

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Press f10 when the HP/Compaq logo displays.

After the BIOS Setup Utility displays, use the Right Arrow key to select the Diagnostics menu.

Select HDD Self-Test and press enter to start the test

The Hard Drive Self Test executes a Quick test , a Comprehensive test, and a SMART test.

If any test fails , contact HP for instructions on how to order a replacement hard drive.

If all of the tests pass, the hard drive is not damaged. 

Regards!

Good luck 

[The-Proud-Nerd]

The tests passed with flying colours.

Took a while, but it was necessary.

So...

Now what?

Thx,

The-Proud-Nerd 

[melanchete]

Have you checked your event viewer?  Have you cleaned the dust out of the vents?

Why not stress the entire system?

http://www.passmark.com/download/pt_download.htm